HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-07-27 Police Commission AgendaSPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
HAWAII COUNTY POLICE COMMISSION
DATE: Friday, July 27, 2001
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Hawaii County Council Room
25 Aupuni St., Hilo
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
EXECUTIVE SESSION STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
To consider charges brought against officers of the Hawaii County Police Department where matters
affecting privacy will be considered and a closed meeting is requested by individuals involved and to
consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers,
duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 15, 2001, regular and executive sessions and December 22, 2000, executive session.
PERSONNEL ORDERS
Nos. 2001 -72 to 2001 -89
COMMUNICATIONS
Minutes from the Maui Police Commission of May 16 and June 20, 2001.
Minutes of the Honolulu Police Commission of April 18, 2001.
Minutes of the Kauai Police Commission of April 20 and May 18, 2001.
Correspondence 78 from Susan Szyranjew dated June 6, 2001, regarding aerial raids.
Correspondence 79 from Cynthia Honma dated June 18, 2001, regarding a safety check citation.
Correspondence 80 from the Kauai Police Commission dated June 27, 2001, regarding the upcoming
NACOLE conference October 9 -12, 2001, in Denver Colorado.
Correspondence 81 from the Honolulu Police Commission dated June 20, 2001, with an index of the
Honolulu Police Commission's Orientation Manual and brochure of the Honolulu Citizens Police
Academy.
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Correspondence 82 from the State of Hawaii Department of Public Safety regarding Senate Resolution
NO. 68, SD1 and the formation of a task force.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Budget and Finance (Manago /Lambeth)
• Office Management and Staffing (Okabe /Muller)
• Rules and Policies (Nara and /Bertsch)
• Contractual Services (Mills /Kama): Request for Proposal No. 1961: Furnishing Investigative
Services for the Hawaii County Police Commission. Review of proposals and selection.
• Public Relations (Okabe /Moe)
CHIEF'S REPORT
• Crime
• Traffic
• Personnel
• Finance
• Commendations
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
• Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officials Association Conference, August 14 -16, 2001.
Topics for agenda at commissioners' meeting August 16.
• National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement Conference, Oct. 9 -12, 2001.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To consider charges brought against officers of the Hawaii County Police Department where matters
affecting privacy will be considered and a closed meeting is requested by individuals involved and to
consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers,
duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities.
• Status Report of Complaints Referred to the Police Chief
• Consideration & Deliberation of Complaints
HPC 01 -11: Complainant alleged that while conducting an investigation, an officer failed to
treat him in a fair and impartial manner when he dealt with the evidence and facts of the
investigation.
HPC 01 -20: Complainant alleged that while investigating the theft of rubbish from his
residence, an officer walked around his property without permission and acted in a hostile
manner.
HPC 00 -25: Complainant alleged that while complaining to an officer over the phone about his
tenant's barking dogs, the officer spoke to her in an arrogant manner and used insolent
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language, and that he commanded a subordinate not to respond to her complaint. Wood & Tait
investigation to be reviewed.
HPC 00 -47: Complainant alleged that while conducting an investigation of a domestic abuse
case, the officer did not obtain complete statements from her and her attacker, and that the
officer did not remain impartial because he was impressed with the suspects athletic ability.
Wood & Tait's investigation to be reviewed.
HPC 00 -65: Complainant alleged that following the theft of his vehicle and his wife's purse, an
officer did not conduct a thorough investigation, and that he was inconsiderate when he refused
to transport them to their home. Wood & Tait's investigation to be reviewed.
• Request for Proposal No. 1961: Furnishing Investigative Services for the Hawaii County Police
Commission. Review of proposals for selection.
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next monthly meeting will be special meeting scheduled for August 24, 2001, at the Aston
Keauhou Resort, 78 -6740 Alii Dr., Kona.
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: If you require an accommodation or auxiliary aid and /or services to participate in this meeting
(i.e., sign language interpreter, large print, etc.) please call 961 -8412.